Things to Do with Kids in Wheaton, IL

  • TripBuzz found 721 things to do with kids in or near Wheaton, Illinois, including 700 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and Oak Park.
  • From Cosley Zoo to Fox Bowl, the Wheaton area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Flea Markets and Water Parks.
  • Home to Wheaton College, the town of Wheaton is a short drive from Chicago. Wheaton College provides residents with an array of opportunities for the community such as the Billy Graham Center Museum, music conservatory and competitive sports. Other attractions in Wheaton include a zoo, walking trail and numerous golf courses.
  • TripBuzz found 721 things to do with kids in or near Wheaton, Illinois, including 700 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Glenview and Oak Park.
  • From Cosley Zoo to Fox Bowl, the Wheaton area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Flea Markets and Water Parks.
  • Home to Wheaton College, the town of Wheaton is a short drive from Chicago. Wheaton College provides residents with an array of opportunities for the community such as the Billy Graham Center Museum, music conservatory and competitive sports. Other attractions in Wheaton include a zoo, walking trail and numerous golf courses.
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26.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 670 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A state of the art ice complex, Glacier Ice Arena features a variety of attractions. The arena offers public skating and lessons in ice and figure skating, and hosts hockey games.
26.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 1207 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 5,000-square-foot fitness center, Recreation Center of Highland Park provides exercise equipment and a pool along with lessons and classes. The center also has a track for walking and running, basketball courts and a child care facility.
26.8 Miles
95% 191 votes
Colleges & Universities 1116 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 MoreLess Info
One of the premier private research institutions in the United States, the University of Chicago offers a variety of academic programs at the Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate levels. Former students of this institution include late renowned film critic Roger Ebert.
26.8 Miles
90% 71 votes
Parks 5517 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
With access to two lakes, Three Oaks Recreation Area offers two marinas for boats, and a beach area for sunbathing and picnics. There is also a boardwalk that visitors can use to view the scenery of the south lake.
26.8 Miles
67% 21 votes
Horseback Riding 16717 S Lockwood Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477 MoreLess Info
Forest View Farms is a recreational facility that features pony rentals, horseback riding lessons, hay and sleigh rides, and carriage rides. The facility also has a petting farm and sells horses.
26.8 Miles
100% 12 votes
Parks 1801 Sunset Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
The Sunset Woods Park is a public park that provides a large amount of different features and amenities to those who visit. These amenities include baseball fields, picnic areas, a skatepark, and an outdoor ice rink in the winter.
26.8 Miles
40% 10 votes
Playgrounds 645 Lakeview Pkwy, Ste 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Kids can explore the play complexes that include inflatable bounce houses, towers, and slides at The Blast Zone. It also has bathtub race cars that kids can drive on a designated track.
26.9 Miles
83% 87 votes
Parks 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Established in 1904, the Ravinia Park is now the place where the Ravinia Festival is held during summer, in which around 135 events are held each year. The park covers 36 acres and has on its site picnic areas and a pavilion. Around 600,000 visitors are welcomed each summer.
26.9 Miles
84% 49 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 13608 Fox Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 MoreLess Info
Covering 1,350 acres, the Silver Springs State Park is a heavily wooded park crossed by the Fox River, and it is popular for fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
26.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 49 East 95th St, Chicago, IL 60619 MoreLess Info
Abbott Park features a variety of sites for activities like basketball, baseball, and tennis. Visitors of the site can also enroll their children in both after-school and summer sports camps.
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